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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 448.71 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 448.71 and 177.78 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 448.71 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/448.71 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 448.71 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 79,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.66/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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